Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12      ounces        crabmeat
     1/2  cup           bread crumbs
   2      large         eggs -- beaten
   2      tablespoons   light mayonnaise
   2      teaspoons     Dijon mustard
   2      teaspoons     Italian parsley -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      thyme
     1/8  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   2      tablespoons   unsalted butter
   4                    scallion -- thinly sliced

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except scallions. Mix well. Add sliced scallions and mix. Form into eight 2-inch crab cakes. In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Heat butter until hot but not smoking. Cook the crab cakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Recipe By: Maine Ingredients